Project Asset Care Lead (2 years contract)

GlaxoSmithKline; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Project Asset Care Lead responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production equipment. The role involves developing maintenance strategies, leading investigations into equipment failures, and managing qualification activities. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience. This on-site role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement and collaborate across teams to enhance equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in equipment maintenance and reliability.
• Understanding of industrial standards, GMP, and EHS requirements.
• Experience in equipment validation and qualification processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies for equipment reliability.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Manage asset criticality ranking and deploy associated actions.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Reliability engineering

Problem-solving

Leadership

FMEA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Site Name: Singapore - Tuas

Posted Date: Dec 4 2025

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.

Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

As the Project Asset Care Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and compliance of production equipment and utilities systems at our Singapore site. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, driving maintenance excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to support the delivery of high-quality products. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by optimizing asset performance, fostering collaboration, and contributing to GSK’s mission of getting ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Manage asset criticality ranking and deploy associated actions, such as functional analysis and component FMEA.
• Oversee the execution of equipment qualification activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ, to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Define and manage maintenance contracts with OEMs and service providers, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven approaches to enhance equipment performance and reduce maintenance waste.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Basic Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• At least 8 years of experience in equipment maintenance and reliability within the pharmaceutical or process manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of industrial standards, GMP, and EHS requirements.
• Proven experience in equipment validation and qualification processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external contractors effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to use tools like RCA and FMEA.

Preferred Qualification

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in implementing predictive maintenance programs and risk-based inspections.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with digitalization and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Passion for driving innovation and sustainability in engineering practices.

This role is based on-site in Singapore.